119th Congress

Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam joined members of the Congressional Dads Caucus, led by Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), to unveil a new six-bill legislative package as part of their Babies Over Billionaires agenda, a push to lower costs for working families by eliminating harmful tariffs on essential baby products.

Congressman Subramanyam introduced the “Baby Safety Tax Relief Act,” which would specifically exempt baby strollers, carriers, and car seats from tariffs. Each bill in the package was introduced by a different member of the Dads Caucus to target a specific category of baby essentials. Together, the legislation would repeal tariffs that have driven up prices on everyday items families depend on, including formula, diapers, toys, cribs, clothing, and strollers. Dads Caucus members emphasized the need for relief is both urgent and personal.

“Being the father of two young children informs a lot of the work I do in Congress,” said Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10). “I know how expensive it is to raise children and make sure that they have all the resources they need to grow up to live healthy lives. Working families in the Commonwealth, and across the country, are facing the brunt of Trump’s tariff taxes, which are raising prices on essential goods that keep kids safe, like car seats and strollers, by 30% or more. The legislation I introduced with the Dads Caucus will spare families from the crushing costs of Trump’s tariffs and I hope my Republican colleagues will join me in what should be a bipartisan effort to lower costs.”

“Any parent, including myself, knows how expensive it is to keep up with kids growing out of their clothes. Working families shouldn’t have to choose between paying rent and buying their child new shoes,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “The Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act will repeal unfair tariffs on baby apparel and help give parents the breathing room they need. This is what our Babies Over Billionaires agenda is all about — putting families first, not protecting CEOs and billionaires.”

"As a dad of three young kids, I know just how expensive raising a baby can be. As prices skyrocket under President Trump’s reckless tariff policies, working families are under even more stress as many struggle to make ends meet. I’m proud to introduce legislation, alongside my fellow members of the Dad’s Caucus, to exempt necessities like baby formula, highchairs, and baby bottles from these tariffs,” said Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45). “This should not be a partisan issue. I hope that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join me to bring down costs for working families and make sure that our kids can access the resources they need to grow and thrive.”

“This is an issue that affects real people and real families. As a father, I understand firsthand the costs of raising children and the expense of essential baby items,” said Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02). "In the district I represent, the median individual household income is just north of $30,000. Families simply can't afford rising prices on critical products like cribs and mattresses. This bill seeks to provide parents with tariff relief on safe sleep products to help them afford the things they need for their families.” 

“Raising a family is already expensive, and yet President Trump is needlessly making it harder for families to simply get by. No one voted for the President to put a special tax on hardworking families when they have a baby – but that’s exactly what Trump’s tariff chaos is doing. Trump’s baby tax raises costs for families by making everything from diapers and bottles to strollers, car seats, clothing, and toys more expensive. We can all agree that babies should come before billionaires, and so I’m proud to join fellow Dads Caucus members in introducing this pro-family legislative package that puts our kids and hardworking families first,” said Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10).

This bill package is the latest push by the Congressional Dads Caucus to reduce the cost of parenting in America and provide economic relief to families raising the next generation. 

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Washington D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a reorganization of the department that would shut down several facilities in the National Capital Region and relocate thousands of employees across the country. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA-08), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-4), Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8), Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07) and Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement:

“This is a betrayal of American farmers, and an attack on the federal workforce that will severely damage services that the American people depend on. We are disappointed but not surprised that the Trump administration is continuing its attacks on the federal workforce, this time through wasting taxpayer dollars to relocate key USDA facilities. Let us be clear: these haphazard, unlawful relocations do not save taxpayer dollars or improve agency efficiency. We’ve seen this tactic before, and we know that it only results in brain drain, crushed morale, and cuts to vital programs American farmers depend on. We will continue to stand up for the dedicated federal workers who provide critical services to our nation as they navigate these relocations, mass firings, and the administration’s continued attacks on the civil service.”

During the first Trump administration, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) relocated both the Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) from Washington, DC to Kansas City, MO. A GAO study of these relocations found that these relocations had significant impacts on both agencies’ staffing and productivity, including:

1. The loss of over a third of each agency’s permanent full-time staff following the announcement of the relocation in 2018.
2. A significant loss of experience, with staff with more than two years of experience declining from 83% of both agencies’ combined workforces in 2018 to 27% in 2021.
3. Declines in productivity, with ERS issuing fewer key reports and NIFA taking over a month longer to process and fund competitive grants in 2019.

GAO also found that USDA did not follow many leading practices for agency relocations, including a failure to consult with its employees at any point during the process and the exclusion of several key variables, including employee attrition, in its economic analysis to support the relocations. Both agencies have made positive improvements in these areas under the Biden administration, but the damage has already been done and many experienced, dedicated federal workers were essentially removed from their jobs.

In March 2025, the members introduced the COST of Relocations Act, led by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), to fight back against President Trump’s relentless effort to relocate federal agencies and decimate their workforces. The legislation would require a cost-benefit analysis to be submitted to Congress in order to ensure that any attempt to move federal agencies is appropriately analyzed to guarantee it is in the best interest of the taxpayer and the agency’s mission.

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Washington D.C.  – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) announced a new constituent casework milestone in his service to the people of Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. Since taking office, Congressman Subramanyam’s office has closed 1,200 constituent casework requests, issued over 35,000 responses to constituents who have written in, and returned over $1 million to Northern Virginians. 

“My team and I have been laser-focused on delivering answers and saving time and money for Virginians,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “From passport renewals to veteran services to issues with the IRS, this one-million-dollar marker is just the beginning of the progress my team and I will continue to make on behalf of hardworking Virginia families.”

Congressman Subramanyam and his staff are able to help constituents receive benefits they are owed by the federal government by reaching out to federal agencies on their behalf. They specialize in handling any and all issues involving federal agencies, including Social Security and Medicare, veterans’ benefits, IRS issues, passports and visas, small business assistance, and federal grants and loans. While Congressman Subramanyam’s office cannot always guarantee constituents a favorable outcome, staff will always work to ensure that constituents receive quality service and a fair and timely response to their problem. Please find a link here to the services Congressman Subramanyam’s office offers, along with how to submit a request for assistance. 

Below please find various examples of successful casework Congressman Subramanyam’s team has helped with, along with testimonials: 

• Assisted a constituent in resolving a passport error for emergency travel.
• Worked with a veteran’s family to resolve a delay in receiving survivor and burial benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Assisted a constituent in resolving a delayed Social Security Survivor benefit, allowing a dependent child to receive the full entitled amount.
• Worked with Social Security to resolve an overpayment debt.
• Liaised with the Taxpayer Advocate service to assist with resolving a tax return delay, resulting in a full refund.
• Worked diligently with a constituent to ensure the Office of Personnel Management provided death benefits for a constituent. 

“I am very grateful for the assistance I received in getting my entitlement of pension and death benefits after the death of my husband on March 02, 2025.  I reached out to the Office of Congressman Suhas Subramanyan for support and intervention after facing a few problems and issues with OPM related to my benefits. My issues were addressed with OPM with high priority. I am pleased to say that all my concerns are successfully resolved due to highly qualified staff. I have full trust in knowing that my representatives are working non stop to help and resolve our issues.”

-Mary from Ashburn, OPM benefits response delay

“Congressman Subramanyam's office was able to resolve an issue with VA education benefits that I had tried to resolve myself for months. After months of back and forth, the Congressman was able to get all of my BAH and tuition paid, and what I was owed in back pay to me.” 

-Eric from Haymarket, Delayed VA education benefits

“The help my wife and I received from Suhas' office was prompt, courteous, and highly effective. We resolved our issue with a federal agency in far less time, and with far fewer headaches, than we could have imagined.”

-Bob from Sterling, an IRS case regarding a delayed tax refund

Congressman Subramanyam’s offices are available by phone any weekday during business hours or via email using the contact page on his website. 

• For appointments in Washington, DC please call: (202) 225-5136
• For appointments in either Manassas and Leesburg, please call: (703) 236-1300

Congressman Subramanyam’s office regularly hosts mobile office hours to meet constituents where they’re at and get them the assistance they deserve. To hear about Congressman Subramanyam’s next mobile office hours, please sign up for his newsletter here.  

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Washington, D.C. — “Today’s ruling is a huge win for our community and families across Northern Virginia,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “It’s clear that the legislation I passed that prevented toll increases was not only constitutional but the best policy for Virginians facing high costs right now. Without this critical legislation and the SCC’s actions, these already exorbitant tolls would be almost double what they are today. I will continue to fight against tolls hikes and push to lower costs for my constituents in Congress.”

Background:

Today, the Virginia Supreme Court upheld the State Corporation Commission’s decision to not increase Greenway tolls. The SCC’s action was only made possible by legislation then-Delegate Suhas Subramanyam passed in 2021 that granted the SCC greater authority to prevent proposed toll hikes and price gouging. Congressman Subramanyam spoke against a proposed toll hike at a SCC hearing in 2024. When the SCC denied the toll increase, HB 1832 was cited as a reason for the denial.  

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced that he has secured $16,793,968 in funding for 15 projects across Virginia’s 10th Congressional District in House spending bills. Working with localities, nonprofits, and other community partners, the Congressman made these requests through the congressional appropriations process to respond to urgent and critical needs of the region. 

“The funding I secured has a high return on investment and will improve our community in a number of ways. It includes improving road safety, making housing more attainable, making pedestrian walkways safer, and developing our workforce,” said Congressman Subramanyam. “These projects are just the beginning of work we need to do to support our community at a time when policies in Washington are undermining our region. I will continue to find ways to improve the quality of life for everyone who calls the Commonwealth home and look forward to continuing to advocate for the funding for these important projects to be signed into law.”

The list of projects in the 10th District that have been funded in House legislation is below.

Fairfax County 

• $1,092,000 for the Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA) to improve wastewater treatment facilities.

Fauquier County

• $1,000,000 for Hero’s Bridge to construct affordable housing for aging veterans living in rural Virginia.
• $1,000,000 for Reset180 to fund the construction of a two-phase shelter and transitional housing program to serve survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.

Loudoun County

• $3,150,000 for Loudoun County for a Route 15/Braddock Road roundabout to improve road safety.
• $250,000 for Loudoun County to construct affordable rental housing.
• $1,000,000 for the Boulder Crest Foundation to develop and implement peer-led mental wellness training programs for law enforcement officers.
• $1,000,000 for the Town of Leesburg to ensure safer pedestrian access along Plaza Street between low-income housing and nearby schools and shopping/employment areas.
• $650,000 for the Town of Hamilton to develop a new well and water storage facility for the Town.
• $1,092,000 for the Town of Lovettsville to fund the construction of a second elevated water tower.

Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park

• $850,000 for Prince William County to construct a shared use trail on Route 15 and underpass connection at Catharpin Creek.
• $850,000 for Manassas Regional Airport to replace a bridge in the airfield that is close to reaching the end of its useful life.
• $1,613,968 for the City of Manassas Park to improve safety and accessibility to the rapidly developing Park Central downtown for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
• $1,200,000 for Northern Virginia Community College to construct a Center for Building and Construction Trades to develop a skilled construction workforce for Northern Virginia.
• $1,031,000 for George Mason University for the acquisition of a high-resolution mass spectrometer LC/HRMS instrument with FAIMS Ion Mobility (Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry).

Rappahannock County

• $1,015,000 for Rappahannock County for a new courthouse to replace the County’s single courtroom courthouse that no longer meets space or security requirements.

More details on the Congressman’s Community Project Funding requests for Fiscal Year 2026 can be found here.

The House of Representatives is expected to consider the bills containing these projects in the coming weeks and months.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) was appointed by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission on China for the 119th Congress. In this new role, Congressman Subramanyam will continue to advocate for human rights internationally.

“I look forward to working across the aisle and with the Senate and Executive Branch to protect human rights, stop transnational repression, and address concerns Virginians have brought to me about the Chinese Communist Party,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “Many Uyghur Muslims live in Northern Virginia, and I will also use this platform to share their stories and address human rights abuses they and others have endured.”

“For over two decades, the Congressional-Executive Commission on China has been instrumental in protecting human rights and the rule of law in China and around the world,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “Congressman Suhas Subramanyam’s tireless work ethic, willingness to reach across the aisle and experience uplifting the stories of Uyghur and other diaspora communities in his district make him an invaluable addition to the Commission. I look forward to seeing him continue his important, bipartisan work to speak out against persecution and oppression in this new role.”

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China was created by Congress in October 2000. The commission has a legislative mandate to monitor human rights and the rule of law in China and submits reports of their findings to both the President and Congress annually. You can read more about the commission at https://www.cecc.gov/. Congressman Subramanyam is also a member of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission which aims to promote and defend human rights around the world. 

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